LEGO Set 75873 Audi R8 LMS ultra: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	75873
Release year	2016
Piece count	178
Minifigures	1
Theme	Speed Champions
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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Set 75873 represents the Audi R8 LMS ultra in the Speed Champions theme. Released in 2016, it contains 178 pieces and presents a compact racing car with a matching driver minifigure.

Audi R8 LMS ultra 75873 is part of the Speed Champions theme, which covers LEGO interpretations of road cars and racing cars. The subject is identified by the official English set name, an Audi R8 LMS ultra, placing the model among brand based automotive builds within the theme.

The build uses 178 pieces to create the car and the associated set contents.

This set is suited to Speed Champions collectors, LEGO car enthusiasts and builders looking for an Audi entry in the theme. It can be displayed as a standalone racing model or grouped with other Speed Champions cars to compare brands, body shapes and construction choices within the same LEGO theme.

Inventory of set 75873

The inventory of set 75873 lists 178 pieces, spare parts excluded: 80 different lots (one shape in one color) for 67 part shapes. The box also contains 15 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 75873

Main color: black, making up 34% of the parts, followed by white (31%) and red (13%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	61	34%
White	55	31%
Red	24	13%
Yellow	10	5.6%
Blue	7	3.9%
Light Bluish Gray	7	3.9%
Tan	5	2.8%
Dark Bluish Gray	3	1.7%
Pearl Gold	2	1.1%
Trans-Brown	1	0.6%
Other colors (2)	2	1.1%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	36	20%
Tiles	26	15%
Plates Special	18	10%
Bricks Curved	14	7.9%
Wheels and Tyres	12	6.7%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	12	6.7%

Most common parts in set 75873

Part	Color	Quantity
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069b	White	8
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Yellow	8
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted 99207	White	8
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Red	7
Plate 2 x 4 3020	Blue	5
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069b	Black	5
Brick Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] 11477	White	4
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout [New Version] 15672	Black	4
Wheel 18 x 12 with Axle Hole and Stud 18976	Black	4
Tyre 24 x 12 Low Profile 18977	Black	4

62 of the 67 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 75873

2 part shapes in set 75873 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 3 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Sticker Sheet for Set 75873-1 24755
Torso Racing Jacket with Audi Logo and 'R8' Print, White Arms, Black Hands 973c27h03pr3287	White

Rebuilding set 75873 from another set

Share of the parts of set 75873 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
75912 Porsche 911 GT Finish Line	39%	573	2015
75874 Chevrolet Camaro Drag Race	36%	448	2016
75872 Audi R18 e-tron quattro	34%	169	2016
76899 Lamborghini Urus ST-X & Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo EVO	32%	666	2020
75327 Luke Skywalker (Red Five) Helmet	30%	675	2022

No similarly sized set goes above 39%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 75873 within its line

With 178 pieces, set 75873 ranks #85 out of 101 Speed Champions sets in our database, which have an average of 334 parts. Among the 459 sets released in 2016, it ranks #210.

Included minifigures

Race Driver, White Torso, White Legs, Blue Helmet, AudiQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 75873 Audi R8 LMS ultra have?

LEGO set 75873 Audi R8 LMS ultra has 178 pieces. It was released in 2016 as part of the Speed Champions theme.

What year was LEGO set 75873 released?

Set 75873 Audi R8 LMS ultra was released in 2016 and belongs to the Speed Champions theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 75873?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 75873 Audi R8 LMS ultra: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 75873?

The instructions for LEGO set 75873 Audi R8 LMS ultra can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 75873.

What is the main color of LEGO set 75873?

Black, with 61 out of 178 pieces, or 34%. Next come white (31%) and red (13%).

How many different parts does set 75873 contain?

Set 75873 has 80 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 67 part shapes. Most common part: Tile 1 x 2 with Groove in white, with 8 copies.

Does LEGO set 75873 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Sticker Sheet for Set 75873-1.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 75873?

Set 75912 Porsche 911 GT Finish Line, released in 2015: it supplies 39%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.